bigjohn691500 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I think I know what they are just need some back up from you guys/gals,,, Thanks,,,, bj ps.. these are not mine, personally i think their fake but they do have the old look to them dont they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Some of them look like Tom Thornburgh marbles which may have been roughed up a little. Some just look flat out _wrong_. Looking for more Thornburgh examples in closer colors. I'm not that familiar with his palette. But here's this for starters: http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2547336 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 These hand painted orbs are beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cac kid Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 cackid ,All contemps,only fakes if someone is claiming their old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 How'd you come by these Rich? What background if any do you have about them? So, Thornburgh actually cultivates a crazing appearance in his chinas? Interesting. I wonder how he justifies that or why he does it......authenticity? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 So, Thornburgh actually cultivates a crazing appearance in his chinas? Interesting. I wonder how he justifies that or why he does it......authenticity? David It's art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 And vintage marbles rarely if ever exhibit that type crazing so it is much like signing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sissydear Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Most of those are Tom Thornburgh, Huntington, WV. He signs his higher end marbles. Yes, he does craze them on purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 It's art. More than just art. For the (low) price these marbles are originally sold for, it must be a vocation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Actually that would be an avocation. And while vintage marbles rarely exhibit crazing, to the marble novice and to the general collecting public crazing is generally an indicator of age. Whatever, I would give Tom Thornburgh the benefit of the doubt. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Actually that would be an avocation. And while vintage marbles rarely exhibit crazing, to the marble novice and to the general collecting public crazing is generally an indicator of age. Whatever, I would give Tom Thornburgh the benefit of the doubt. David Nope, I meant vocation. For Tom, I believe marble making is a full time occupation. What I mean is, for all the time and expense that goes into making these marbles, and for what he sells them for, he must be doing it for the love of it. vo·ca·tion    /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ [voh-key-shuhn] –noun 1. a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling. 2. a strong impulse or inclination to follow a particular activity or career. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vocation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Could have fooled me from y'r Post #9* above. Well good for Tom. Either way he's got talent. David "More than just art. For the (low) price these marbles are originally sold for, it must be a vocation." hdesousa avocation - a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation esp. for enjoyment; hobby Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Sorry, couldn't help myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 But, maybe he makes them on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clydetul62 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 This could be his avocation. While on vacation. Thinking of pursuing another vocation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Smitty and Clyde have done an admirable job of wrapping it up and hopefully putting it to bed. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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